Of all the pests you could find in your Greensboro, North Carolina home or business, termites are one of the most difficult of them all. While other pests, such as rodents, can cause property damage, the termite is unrivaled in its ability to wreak havoc.
These pests can eat through all kinds of wooden items including decks, flooring, support beams, and more, and they can end up costing property owners thousands of dollars in repair. One of the reasons termites often do so much damage is that they often can go unnoticed for months or even years. This is because most members of the termite colony stay out of sight, and it's only the termite swarmers that leave the nest.
These swarmers are the members of the caste system that are responsible for reproduction, and they are actually active year-round. They will leave the nest to create new colonies. Termite swarmers look like flying ants and are dark brown to black with translucent wings.
Signs Of Termite Swarmers
While you're unlikely to see the worker and soldier termites, as they don’t have wings and stay mainly underground or inside wooden structures, you do stand a chance of termite swarmers. These bugs are often the first sign of an infestation, but where you find them says a lot about how concerned you can be.
If you’ve seen these termite swarmers outside of your home or businesses, there’s still a possibility that termites haven't entered the building. This means it’s an important time to invest in termite prevention and control steps before termites do make their way inside.
However, if you find termite swarmers indoors, this means you very likely already have a termite infestation. In this case, seeking professional pest control help is the best route to remove these invasive pests. Termites are able to get into all areas of a building with unbelievable speed so once you are aware of termites in your home you should waste no time in getting help removing them.
Is There Anything You Can Do To Prevent Termite Swarmers?
While contacting the experts at Go-Forth Home Services is the safest and most effective way to remove termite infestations, there are some things you can do if you don’t yet have an infestation. These methods mainly focus on reducing and removing the things that attract termite swarmers in the first place, such as:
- Removing tree stumps and other dead wood from around your yard.
- Keeping firewood stored at least 30 feet away from any buildings. Also, make sure to keep it stacked neatly and in a dry area.
- Getting rid of any water-damaged wood from both inside and outside of your home or business.
- Reducing humidity around your property by using dehumidifiers and fixing leaky plumbing.
The Best Way To Get Total Termite Control
Since termites can make their way inside all kinds of wooden structures and quickly spread throughout a residence, they are nearly impossible to remove on your own. The longer you have an infestation the more damage these termites can do. So, the safest and most effective way to remove termites is by contacting the experts at Go-Forth Home Services.
We can quickly eradicate any existing termite infestations in a cost-effective manner, and then, we provide ongoing termite control plans to keep them away for good. Give us a call today to request a free quote.